Why Norway is ideal for travelling with children
- Short distances — between key attractions 2–3 hours on the road, which is great for those of you who like to keep your itinerary flexible!
- We are thrilled to announce that our service areas are now equipped with heated changing tables, microwaves and free water!
- Safety is a top priority here, with strict speed limits, speed cameras and duplicate signs in English to keep everyone safe and sound.
- Come and enjoy the great outdoors for free! Every day is a new adventure, with stunning fjords to explore, forest trails to wander along and Viking play areas for hours of fun.
Car seats and laws — what parents need to know
| Child’s age/height |
Type of seat |
Penalty for violation |
| 0–15 months / < 83 cm |
RWF (rear-facing) infant carrier |
2,450 NOK |
| 15 months–4 years / < 105 cm |
Child seat RWF / i-Size |
2,450 NOK |
| 4–10 years / 105–135 cm |
Booster seat |
1,600 NOK |
| > 135 cm |
Safety belt |
1,600 NOK |
💡 Life hack: At major rental companies (Hertz, Sixt), a car seat is included free of charge if you book a “family pack” 60+ days in advance.
One-week "fjords + attractions" itinerary (950 km)
| Day |
Route / km |
What kids will enjoy |
Suggested stop |
| 1 |
Oslo → Lillehammer (180 km) |
Hunderfossen Fairytale Park (trolls, mini rafting) |
Arrive at opening (10:00) – avoid bus groups |
| 2 |
Lillehammer → Flåm (240 km) |
Flåmsbana train – tunnels, waterfalls |
Book family cabin with pram space |
| 3 |
Nærøyfjord cruise (2 h) |
Viking boat, audio guide for kids |
Free blanket + bring binoculars |
| 4 |
Flåm → Bergen (170 km) |
Bergen Aquarium (penguins, rays) |
Seal feeding show @14:00 |
| 5 |
Bergen — Car-Free Day |
Fløibanen funicular, Fløysletten |
Family return ticket – 20 % off |
| 6 |
Bergen → Kristiansand (310 km) |
Dyreparken Zoo (lions, water park) |
Buy combo ticket online |
| 7 |
Relax on Sørlandet beaches or fly home |
Sandbox play + warm water |
Park-and-Ride 30 NOK/day |
Service areas and "children’s" stops along E6/E16/E39
| Route |
Mile (km) |
Facility |
Children’s bonus |
| E6 (Oslo → Lillehammer) |
11 km |
Ringsaker Vegen |
LEGO room, bottle warming |
| E16 (Lillehammer → Flåm) |
145 km |
Fagernes Kro |
Mini-zorb & trampoline |
| E16 (Flåm → Voss) |
72 km |
Stalheimskleiva View |
Short waterfall trail — treasure hunt |
| E39 (Bergen → Stavanger) |
21 km |
Oasen Service |
Indoor games, free Wi-Fi |
| E18 (Grimstad → Kristiansand) |
41 km |
Grimstadporten P-plass |
Children’s rope playground |
Beat boredom in the car: Norwegian tips
- NRK Super audio stories – now you can listen to offline files with myths about trolls and Vikings!
- The Turpost app is so much fun! You can collect virtual stamps at all the viewpoints, and the kids will love hunting for QR codes.
- Scan farm numbers (green signs) and get ready for the most thrilling game of "Find the goat/cow/deer" you've ever seen! The first person to spot it gets to pick the music — how awesome is that?
💰 How much does it cost? Sample budget for 2 adults + 2 children (7 days)
| Item |
NOK |
| Crossover rental + booster seat + RWF |
9 100 |
| Diesel (950 km) |
1 600 |
| Tolls/ferries (with 0 % EV discount) |
1 150 |
| Hostels/family campsites |
7 800 |
| Hunderfossen tickets |
1 560 |
| Flåmsbana (family compartment) |
1 320 |
| Bergen Aquarium |
88 |
| Dyreparken + Badeland |
2 100 |
| Total |
25 510 NOK ≈ €2 400 |
Quick checklist for family drivers
- We are thrilled to announce that our car seats are not only age-appropriate, but also installed with precision!
- You'll be pleased to know that service areas with children's play areas are all marked on Google Maps!
- We are thrilled to announce that NRK cartoons and fairy tales are now available to download offline!
- I've got everything you need for a fun day out! Blankets, raincoats and a supply of Kvikk Lunsj sweets are in the boot.
- Great news – EasyPark is set to the "Family" zone, where you'll get an amazing 25% discount at museums!
- Mini first aid kit! Fjord Monster plasters, antihistamine and SPF 50 sunscreen – all you need for a day out enjoying the great outdoors!
- I am so excited to promise myself that every 90 km, we will have an awesome break to play and stretch!
Norway is the perfect place to show that road trips with children can be a joy, not a trial. Short journeys, fantastic amusement parks, service areas with play jungles and strict but clear safety rules turn the road into a fjord fairy tale. Plan your route around your children's rhythm, and you'll be amazed at how they remember everything! Not only the waterfalls and trolls, but also the laughter in the car, the smell of cinnamon buns and songs about Vikings sailing along the Nærøyfjord. Oh my, what a wonderful thing!
